Suicide Prevention Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. What you can do to Help Prevent a Suicide

Hopeline

Hopeline is a Wisconsin-based emotional support text line. Text "Hopeline" to 741741.

The Trevor Lifeline

A national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBT youth. 1-866-488-7386.

National Alliance for Mental Health-Wisconsin

Support offered through programs, classes, and storytelling. Find your local NAMI at nami@namiwisconsin.org or call 800-236-2988.

Suicide Prevention

The Appleton Area School District will seek means to help students who are considered at risk for suicide, and provide support for staff and peers affected by student suicide. A youth suicide prevention program shall be used by District staff.

District staff are in positions to recognize students who are at risk for suicide; under no circumstances should this be kept confidential. State Statute provides immunity from civil liability for staff members who work to prevent suicide.

The District believes that suicide prevention is a responsibility shared by the various segments of the community including family, community agencies, related medical services, and the schools.